Government, Politics, & Issues

Cole County Judge Brian Stumpe ruled that the plaintiffs in the case did not have standing to file suit.

The Tarkio Republican is the latest GOP House incumbent to end a reelection campaign.

A California jury awarded a woman millions of dollars after she contended addictive social media products caused her mental distress.

While the decision is a loss for redistricting opponents, it does not necessarily mean the map passed last year will be in place for the 2026 election.

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins hasn't announced a determination yet on whether an up-or-down vote on the redistricting plan will go before voters.

Lawmakers are leaving Jefferson City for a week having sent a total of four bills to Gov. Mike Kehoe's desk, one more than last year at this point.

If the court strikes the new map, congressional redistricting would revert to the prior map, which keeps the bulk of Kansas City within one district.

Proponents of the legislation who spoke at a Monday committee hearing, including St. Louis Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski, said life in prison without parole is more humane and still effective.

The legislation also would implement an automatic expungement process for nonviolent offenses.

One of the changes made on the Senate side includes removing almost $15 million toward improving the Missouri Capitol.